At its core, Devcon is grounded in a set of properties: 

. Everything is designed to support technology that remains open, verifiable, and resilient.

Whether you're an open-source contributor who champions collective ownership, an advocate fighting for digital privacy and peer-to-peer freedom, a researcher exploring fairer economic models, or someone who builds tools because they should belong to everyone, there is a place for you at Devcon.

Ethereum isn't merely a technical solution, but a community. While blockchain communities in Europe and North America are already strong and vivid, we can have a big impact today in newly developing communities.

Creating Global Communities

make a proposal on how to improve Devcon!

 are your opportunity to share your ideas and 

We're always striving to improve Devcon for everyone, and we love dogfooding Ethereum projects. 

Devcon is an annual global event organized by the Ethereum Foundation; a space to dive into open-source technology, meet the communities behind it, and explore the ideas defining the future of open technology.

About

India has one of the world's most extraordinary concentrations of engineering talent, and one of its fastest-growing open-source communities.

The work happening here is not peripheral to Ethereum's development. Infrastructure, ZK identity systems, and coordination layers built in India power Ethereum globally.

India is the home of engineers who didn't wait for permission, in a country that leapfrogged the entire technological generation. 

Building at scale creates innovation at scale

Devcon isn't coming to Mumbai to introduce Ethereum to India. Devcon 8 is in Mumbai to recognize and champion what India is already building.

Shape the next generation of Ethereum builders at your campus and bring your community to Devcon in Mumbai this November.

Application discounts enable participation at Devcon for students and Sanctuary Tech builders from across the world.

incl. 18% GST

Applications

Indian Students

International Students

Sanctuary Tech Builders

Academic Program

Every meetup is part of a global series building toward Devcon 8. Hosting one makes your university part of that story, and gets your community there first.

Bring your campus on the Road to Devcon

Connect with researchers, developers, and protocol contributors who share your enthusiasm, and your obsessions.

Find your people ahead of Devcon India

The expertise is already around you: professors, researchers, and builders in your own university who are working on the hardest problems in the space.

Turn your campus into a classroom for Ethereum

Application guidelines

Everything speakers need to know to apply for Devcon 8 India — code of conduct, session lengths, programming values, the review process, and how decisions are made.

Speaker Application Guidelines

Please read the general [code of conduct](https://devcon.org/en/code-of-conduct/) and especially the "Topics to Avoid" aka:

- **Promotional or purely "commercial" talks will not be accepted. All talks must be educational.** Devcon is not a place to shill your solution, it is about sharing knowledge.

Speakers code of conduct, tldr;

**The speaker application process is very competitive** and unfortunately, this may mean that quality talks are not selected due to time and space constraints.

- By the end of August, first decisions will be made. **Expect all decisions to be final by the end of September.**
- You will be notified of the status of your application once all applications have been carefully reviewed by our committee of experts.
- Reviewers' decisions are final, and there is no appeal process, but there are lots of ways to [contribute to Devcon](/about#get-involved) if your application is not accepted.
- All accepted speakers will receive a free ticket to attend Devcon. If you already purchased a ticket by the time you receive your confirmation, [contact us](mailto:support@devcon.org) to arrange a refund.

Decision

- This year we'll be accepting fewer talks compared to Devcon 7. That said, there are more ways to participate, including discussion corners and [Community Hubs](https://forum.devcon.org/t/rfp-13-devcon-8-india-community-hubs/8657).
- Submit your proposal only once, no need to duplicate it among all tracks/format. You can add more context in the Notes section of your proposal.
- Sessions that advance censorship resistance, capture resistance, open source, privacy, or security will be prioritized. Alignment with these properties is a decisive criterion in the review process.
- Each application will be reviewed by a committee of experts. Their decision is final. There is no appeal process.
- The review committee may suggest converting your session to a different format (for example, a Talk to a Lightning Talk or vice versa) if it better fits the program. We will always reach out before making any changes.
- All speakers and panelists listed in your proposal must be confirmed at the time of submission. Do not include tentative or unconfirmed participants.
- All accepted speakers will receive a free ticket to attend Devcon. If you already purchased a ticket by the time you receive your confirmation, [contact us](mailto:support@devcon.org) to arrange a refund.
- Review the [Talks Wishlists](https://notes.ethereum.org/@devcon/devcon8-talks-wishlist) for ideas of topics per track.

Important information

Devcon takes a holistic approach and aims to engage all attendees.

Those who want to learn will find the type of content best-suited to them whether it be talks, workshops or free-form discussions. Below are some values that guide Devcon's programming:

1. **Collaboration and coordination** — Cross pollination and alignment on ideas and (remote) people
2. **Education and inspiration** — Provide educational & inspirational content, including newcomers
3. **Get inspired by and inspire adjacent communities** — Learn from FOSS best practices, inspire others to follow our standards
4. **Challenge our understanding of Ethereum as it is** — Bring novel perspectives & approaches, update on state-of-the-art research

Devcon programming values

When assessing submissions, Reviewers will keep the **Devcon Programming Values** in mind, and consider the following review criteria:

- **Is the submission information accurate and in the right track?** Is the submission in the right track, with the correct tags?
- **Is the submission focused on sharing knowledge?** All submissions must have the intended purpose of sharing knowledge (experience, learnings, development, research, or a specific problem they are hoping to solve.) **Note:** Reviewers will not accept an application that is devoted to promoting a company or project. If applicants would like to shill a project this is not the place.
- **Is the submission innovative and/or novel?** All talks and submissions should be geared to present new ideas to drive the ecosystem forward, not repeat presentations that have been given several times before.
- **Is the submission constructive?** Does the submission aim to solve a problem or contribute to the ecosystem in some way? Is it providing insight or solutions to a challenge faced by many?
- **Is the speaker qualified?** Does the speaker have sufficient knowledge and experience to present on this topic?
- **Is the speaker relevant to the session?**

Review criteria

- Each track has its own reviewing committee, consisting of a track lead and a diverse set of reviewers.
- Each application will be reviewed by multiple members of the review team (2 minimum).
- Talks will be selected on aggregate scores from the review criteria.

Review process

**Session lengths depend on the type of session:**

- Lightning Talks (5 minutes + 2 minutes for Q&A)
- Talks (20 minutes + 5 minutes for Q&A)
- Mixed Formats (25 minutes)
- Workshops (60 minutes)

**Note:** The organizers may suggest adjustments to your session length based on content and program needs.

Session lengths

Student Discount

Student Discount — Devcon

Blog

Code of Conduct

Parental Consent and Release Terms

Privacy Notice

Ticket Terms and Conditions

DIPs

 The program will run in two waves. In Wave 1, we prioritize initiatives with the greatest impact.

We fund local projects, events, and contributors creating spaces for learning, experimentation, and coordination on the road to Devcon 8 India.

Builder Discount

Ecosystem Program

Help to shape the conversation at Devcon and engage 10,000+ builders, researchers, designers, and thinkers from across the decentralized ecosystem.

Speak at Devcon

Community-led, educational and marketing-free spaces built around a specific topic in Ethereum, CROPS or FLOSS. Choose your topic, gather a team, post a proposal.

Organize a Community Hub

Host a meetup, workshop, or side event as part of our Ecosystem Program and make it a part of the broader Devcon India story.

Join the Road to Devcon

Join a team of passionate contributors keeping Devcon running smoothly – from registration desks to behind-the-scenes management.

Volunteer program

Devcon Improvement Proposals (DIPs) are ways for the community to suggest things to add, remove, or improve at the upcoming Devcon.

Submit a DIP

Create content. Build hype. Grow the community. If you've got reach and a genuine love for the ecosystem, we want to collaborate with you.

Join our Creative Crew

WORLD CENTRE

Explore multiple stages with programming that covers the full spectrum of Ethereum building.

Programming

Join specialized areas for deep dives into topics like account abstraction, public goods, and decentralized identity.

Community Hubs

Our coworking areas provide the infrastructure you need to stay productive and connected.

Coworking Spaces

Participate in interactive hands-on workshops, technical experiments, and live coding sessions.

Hands-on Experiences

Dark Forest

Illuminating Paper Lantern

Builder Kit

Past events

Connecting students, researchers, and academic institutions with the Ethereum community.

Grants and activations supporting local events and community initiatives across India.

Road to Devcon India

Road to Devcon communities

Hosting a related event? Get it listed here

Road to Devcon events

Academic

Ecosystem

The Supporters Program is how teams across the ecosystem contribute to Devcon and take their place within it.

Supporters

Join the Devcon Programs

Over 3,000 people applied to speak at Devcon SEA – so please wait for our response. We’re aiming to start review decisions 

Present a sharp, focused idea. Ideal if you're new to conference speaking.

Lightning Talk

A longer form, in-depth presentation on a topic of your choice.

Talk

A conversational session – AMA, fireside chat, or roundtable discussion.

Mixed Format

A hands-on, skills-focused session with active audience participation.

Workshop

Programming at Devcon India will engage 10,000+ builders, researchers, designers, and thinkers from across the decentralized ecosystem.

Got something you want to share? Submit your application.

Researchers and developers have worked for over ten years on building and improving Ethereum. What are the latest findings, what's on the roadmap, and what does Ethereum need to become to still be Ethereum in twenty years?

Core Protocol

Talks about privacy, digital identity, and what consent means as identity systems become more prevalent. Grounded in research and technical merit, from self-sovereign identity to the communities shaped by these systems.

Privacy & Consent

Threat modeling, operational security, and what it takes to protect people who cannot afford to be wrong.

Security

The forward-looking conversations, the societal challenges of today, and the futures still open to us. How communities, public goods teams, artists, and builders can reclaim agency over the choices that shape them.

Futures Worth Building

Honest case studies of where digital tools have delivered on rights and self-governance, and where they have failed. Deployed in the contexts that matter most.

Rights, Freedoms & Governance

Open networks, censorship resistance, and the infrastructure that keeps connectivity in the hands of its users. What survives when the network layer is hostile?

Permissionless Networks

The people building on Ethereum, the people using it, and the agents now working alongside both. What does it take to make that experience secure, private and usable?

Users, Builders & Agents

Cryptographic primitives like ZKP, MPC and FHE are advancing rapidly. What can we build now that we couldn't last year, and how do we put these breakthroughs to work?

Applied Cryptography

From silicon to application, what does it take to trust the full stack? Open hardware, firmware, and the software that runs on it.

Open & Verifiable Stack

10,000+ attendees

Open to everyone

Put principles into practice

The Supporters Program is how teams across the ecosystem contribute to Devcon

More than a sponsorship. An invitation to participate.

Some of the most important work doesn't have a budget – across Ethereum and beyond. Impact Booths are free booth spaces reserved for these teams. The Impact Program offers two ways to participate:

Free and open source. Public goods. Non-profits.

 A free physical booth space at Devcon for FOSS projects and non-profits contributing to Ethereum's public infrastructure.

 Digital presence on Devcon's platforms and a set of tickets to attend, for aligned entities.

Supporters Program

The Supporters Program is how ecosystem projects contribute to Devcon and participate in it.

 – present in the space, visible to the community, and recognized alongside the projects that make Devcon possible. Instead of a traditional sponsorship, this is an opportunity to give back to the ecosystem and be part of the conference.

Projects building on or for Ethereum that share the principles outlined in the 

Censorship Resistance, Open Source, Privacy,

In this edition, we are prioritizing projects that are aligned with 

. If your project shares these principles, we'd love to hear from you.

Supporter teams are part of the event. They're in the space, engaging with attendees, and recognized as the projects that make Devcon possible.

Be present, not just listed

Join people who care about the same things you do; open systems, privacy, and the long-term health of shared infrastructure.

Community of shared principles

Devcon exists to serve the ecosystem, not extract from it. Supporting is a way to put resources behind the things the community actually cares about.

Put your principles into practice

 from all over the world. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Youth Ticket (3-17)

 — developers, protocol members, past participants. Verify to self-claim the discount.

Community

India Early Bird

India Resident

Ethereum Public Goods

Past POAP Holders

Core Devs

SALE WAVES

General Admission

SELF-CLAIMING DISCOUNTS

REVIEW-BASED DISCOUNTS

 Tickets are released in time-limited rounds. Each sale wave has a fixed quantity at a fixed price. Future waves will open at a higher price.

Academic Program

Bring Ethereum to your campus
ahead of Devcon 8

Why join the Devcon 8 Academic Program?

Who can apply

What you can receive

Discount applications

Academic Program

Bring Ethereum to your campusahead of Devcon 8

Why join the Devcon 8 Academic Program?

Who can apply

What you can receive

Discount applications

Bring Ethereum to your campus
ahead of Devcon 8